Ginza Nana Alley (銀座七丁目劇場) — Restaurant in Perth

I thought I'd start this off by addressing some of the naive misinformation that people are leaving in some of the reviews;

Small chunks of lard/pork back fat is not unusual in Onomichi style of Ramen and hundreds of other styles of Ramen. Typical Yokochos (Alleyway Izakayas serving food and drinks) throughout Japan do not accomodate for large table sizes and families, instead are small "at the bar" 10 seater places to eat, drink and enjoy the company and stories of the owner, and are generally packed out soon after work hours especially. Having said this, Ginza Nana Alley still do have a large main section which feeds into it, which is actually Jigoro/Hifumiya which can accomodate large groups and bday parties with advanced bookings. Lining up for an hour in Japan for things like Ramen is not unusual, there is even 1 fantastic Ramen place in Perth where people will lineup for an hour, and everyone in line is friendly and has a chat about Japanese culture rather than complaining that the wait is too long. Perth has around 900 restaurants/bars, Tokyo has over 150 Thousand. You just got 1 Yokocho style dining experience built here in Perth (and first in Australia I believe), so expect that it is going to be the new hot spot to go to for everyone here that "loves Japan" Everything is priced accordingly and fairly considering the cost of ingredients, locally and imported, overheads, general labour costs here in Perth. If you bring your kids and haven't taken the time to guide them and teach them patience before getting their reward, being delicious food, then don't bring them here, there are plenty of fast food options out there.

Now for my review! I have had Onomichi Ramen and it was very authentic and true to this signature style of Ramen which comes from Hiroshima Japan. It is delicious, and so are the chunks of pork back fat. I have eaten at Tonkatsu Kubota. Absolutely sensational sized portions of Japanese crumbed pork and the sauce was very tasty as well. I went back a second time, had really nice chats with people waiting in line for 45mins, and it felt like 15mins for me before I was seated at the front of Yakitori Washokudo at the counter where I had a great view of everything being made over charcoal and open flames. Everything was phenomenal, from the yakitori/chicken skewers, to the vegetables, the scallops, wagyu, sake's paired so well with each dish and beer was nice and cold. The friendly service at each of these places is the standard that a lot of others could take an example from. All staff speak Japanese, and English. Some only speak a little English, so don't talk in your full blown Aussie slang dialect, otherwise they will get confused,as would most people on a global scale.

My final thoughts and advice; Go to Ginza Nana Alley with 1 or 2 close friends that understand Japanese food culture to some extent or are open to learning and experiencing it. If you get angry and agitated in line after 15mins of waiting, go home and practise gratitude and train yourself to be patient for longer than this period of time, then come back, because its hard to appreciate food let alone anything when you're in this state. Speak to random people in there and ask them what theyre trying and thier thoughts on food and why they came etc, you'll be surprised where conversations will lead and perhaps new friendships that may be formed. Go to Ginza Nana Alley and experience it...

Don’t have high expectation when you plan to come here. Definition of an ‘Alley’ - a narrow passageway between or behind buildings… don’t go around the building trying to find this alley, it is actually INSIDE ‘one’ building where Hifumiya is located. As it is all inside one building, you can expect the place to be super crowded and very limited space, even down the ‘alley’. If you have little ones, leave the pram in your car as there won’t be any space to push it down the alley. Each of the 4 eatery has its own queueing spot, highly recommend to queue up early before it becomes a long wait. We arrived around 6pm on Thurs and queue was just starting. Our wait time was approx 30mins in the queue for dining at Washokudo. Very surprised they can accomodate highchair for baby even with the limited space. Staff were super friendly and helpful. The flavours and taste of the yakitories were absolutely divine, best flavours we’ve had in Perth. However, be expected to be disappointed with quantities, ONE skewer will set you back around $7. Super disappointed when asparagus arrived, it was simply just ONE stem of asparagus cut into 4s on one skewer for $4. Ramen was delicious but a bit salty, portion size wise, you can get much better with authentic taste elsewhere. One time experience to see what’s it’s all about was enough as everything is quite expensive in this complex. 2 adults, our bill came to $108 and we weren’t even full. After all, isn’t Japanese street food renowned for cheap but delicious food? This Ginza Alley is definitely more like fine dining...

If you’re looking for an unforgettable date night or simply a unique dining experience, this little slice of Japan is a must-visit. Nestled in a charming new Japanese precinct, wandering down the lantern-lit lane felt like stepping straight into the bustling streets of Tokyo.

The evening began with a warm welcome from the gracious hosts, who thoughtfully explained the concept behind the precinct. Every step further in was a sensory delight—aromas of authentic Japanese cuisine wafting through the air and intimate, thoughtfully-designed spaces reminiscent of traditional Japanese dining.

We kicked off the night at Monkey & Bird, a cozy spot perfect for cocktails and bar snacks. The highlight? The Black Sesame Panama. It was pure indulgence—sweet, creamy, and bursting with nutty sesame flavor. Honestly, it’s reason enough for me to come back! The cocktails were creative and perfectly balanced, setting the tone for the rest of the evening.

From there, we moved to Ginza Midai, where traditional kappo-style dining meets the comfort of oden cuisine. Watching the chefs expertly prepare each dish was a treat in itself—they were so friendly and clearly passionate about their craft. Paired with premium Japanese sake, every bite was exquisite, blending tradition with premium ingredients.

This experience is a love letter to Japan’s culinary traditions, right in the heart of Perth. I’m already planning my next visit!

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